Mongoose_Hater t1_j1o1vmm wrote on December 26, 2022 at 12:18 AM Reply to TIL about Saturnalia - a Roman Holiday held between 17 - 23 December. The holiday was celebrated with a sacrifice at the Temple of Saturn, in the Roman Forum, and a public banquet, followed by private gift-giving, continual partying, and a carnival atmosphere. by TurboBennett Oh man I took Latin in high school. At one Christmas I told my grandma that Christmas was just created to compete with Saturnalia and wow...the look on her face. Permalink 0
Mongoose_Hater t1_j1o1vmm wrote
Reply to TIL about Saturnalia - a Roman Holiday held between 17 - 23 December. The holiday was celebrated with a sacrifice at the Temple of Saturn, in the Roman Forum, and a public banquet, followed by private gift-giving, continual partying, and a carnival atmosphere. by TurboBennett
Oh man I took Latin in high school. At one Christmas I told my grandma that Christmas was just created to compete with Saturnalia and wow...the look on her face.